South Downs National Park photography competition returns for 2024 with a £100 top prize

Calling all photographers, the South Downs National Park photography competition returns for 2024.

The theme of this year's competition is Stunning Seasons of the South Downs. Photographers are being asked to submit their photos to capture the atmosphere of spring, summer, autumn, and winter in the national park. Judges are looking for interesting photos that depict the changing seasons and its impact on nature and people.

There is a prize of £100 for each of the four seasons and a debut for the Towns and Villages sub-category with a top prize of £100. Judges will be looking for an image of the National Park’s many towns, villages and hamlets.

There will be a chance for young photographers to participate with categories for under-11s and those aged 11 to 17. The prize for 10 years and under will be a family ticket to Marwell Wildlife and the winner of the 11 to 17 category will win a family ticket to Birdworld.

Judging the competition will be award-winning professional photographers Rachael Talibart, Finn Hopson and Carlotta Luke, as well as deputy editor of Outdoor Photography magazine Claire Blow.

Carlotta said: “There is so much change to the landscape of the National Park as the seasons progress, giving photographers a lot to focus on. I would love to see some photos that really capture the feeling of a season through its distinctive quality of light, light that changes throughout the year with the angle of the sun. 

“I’m very pleased that the competition has expanded to include our lovely National Park towns and villages. There is so much to choose from here, from townscapes and historic architecture to community events. I can’t wait to see what comes in.”

Submitted images must be taken in the South Downs National Park in the past 10 years. The deadline for entries is midnight on October 31, 2024.